empower
The word “empower” has 3 syllables: em-pow-er
It's pronounced as /ɛmˈpaʊɚ/
What is synonym and antonym for empower?
In the thesaurus, “empower” has 41 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for empower along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for empower
- accredit
- affirm
- allow
- approve
- authorize
- certify
- charter
- clear
- commission
- condition
- confirm
- credential
- enable
- endorse
- enfranchise
- entitle
- equip
- fit
- habilitate
- inaugurate
- indorse
- induct
- initiate
- install
- instate
- invest
- let
- licence
- license
- ok
- okay
- permit
- prepare
- privilege
- qualify
- ready
- sanction
- swear in
- validate
- vest
- warrant
Antonyms for empower
- ban
- bar
- block
- constrain
- deny
- disallow
- disbar
- discourage
- disenfranchise
- disfranchise
- disqualify
- enjoin
- exclude
- forbid
- hinder
- hold back
- impede
- inhibit
- interdict
- obstruct
- outlaw
- preclude
- prevent
- prohibit
- proscribe
- shut out
- stop
- veto
Meanings of empower
- verb
- To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
- To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
Example Sentences
- The goal of the program is to empower women through education and skills training.
- Good leaders empower their teams to make decisions.
- The app is designed to empower users to track their own progress.
- Teachers should empower students to think critically and independently.
- The campaign aims to empower communities to take action against climate change.
On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to empower, such as: accredit, affirm, allow, approve, authorize, ban, bar.
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